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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Indianapolis Bus Station | Union Station | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Transit Center | Union Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Greyhound Amtrak Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
| Indianapolis Bus Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Indianapolis Bus Station | Union Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Indianapolis to WashingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 18 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Indianapolis - Washington, DC, US
What is the distance between Indianapolis and Washington?
Indianapolis and Washington are 792 km (491 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Washington?
Buses departing from Greyhound Amtrak Station in Indianapolis will take you to Union Station in Washington.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of US$82To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$82 to US$837 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$82 which is on 2025-08-30.
Usually FlixBus, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Indianapolis to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Indianapolis to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Indianapolis to Washington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Indianapolis to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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